Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Wednesday 20th August at 2.00pm at AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF. An opportunity to acquire a linked barn for demolition within this quiet and popular village.

The Barn - The extant planning permission allows for the construction of an impressive new dwelling, including a covered vehicular entrance and a double-height void to the entrance hall. The proposed accommodation features an open-plan ground floor layout, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor.

The site benefits from there having been some works commenced to identify the new boundary to the existing farmhouse and also the laying of drainage pipes in readiness for connecting to the mains. The planning also provides for a drive-through leading to the rear southerly facing garden and parking areas.

Planning - Full plans and details of the extant planning permission, and building regs, under planning reference number WD/D/20/001841 to demolish linked redundant barns and construct a new individual residence with parking and garden, are available via the planning portal.

Situation - Winterbourne Steepleton is a small picturesque village with a church. The property falls wthin the conservation area. The active neighbouring village of Winterbourne Abbas is within close proximity and offers a good range of local amenities including a primary school, public house, garage/convenience store. The nearby village of Martinstown has a sub-post office/store.

There is a regular local bus service from these villages to Dorchester and Bridport. The county town of Dorchester is approximately 5 miles away and has a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities together with rail services to London/ Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads and the County Hospital.

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Services - Mains electric, gas, water and drainage are available in the road for connection.

Broadband: Superfast is available in the area. Highest download speed 47 Mbps
Mobile Phone: Mobile coverage is available please refer to for further details.

Local Services
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Material Information - Flood Zone 3. We are advised by the vendor that the property has never flooded in their 6 years of ownership. For further information
Please note that asbestos is present at the property, and it is situated within a designated conservation area.
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Solicitors:
FDC Law Solicitors
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High Street
Midsomer Norton
Bath
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